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“All workings of the universe are various harmonic vibrations based on sound; the universe itself is music. Hence sound is the original and most primal of all creative and healing energies "  David Frawly (renowned Vedic scholar)  Music to the ears Music, the language that unites the world ! Today we see a lot of people working, driving (or sitting in the car), walking/running, doing yoga/ exercises, studying or even sleeping, and at the same time listening to music. With easy accessibility via youtube and other portals, music has become an integral part of our existence .                                                                      Universal music It is now accepted that music is a form of therapy (some hospitals are even employing it therapy, for example Apollo Hospitals and Gleneagles Global Hospital , Chennai ) for physical ailments as well as mental.  Music therapy at Apollo Hospitals My esteemed ex-colleague, Dr.Jothi Clar

Children love to play, at all ages and all times.Aarshi (a.k.a. Kuttlush) is no exception. And so its not surprising that her all- time favourite place is Birla Industrial and Technological Museum (BITM) near her house. At her favourite place   This time, on our recent visit , we did a few new things. Sample these: A   recce of the mock underground coal mine ( I remember this place from my own childhood days) Feeding chocolate bourbon biscuits to the guineapigs, rabbits and pigeons ( Yes, crazy but true !!) Buying an educational science project for her I have been taking her to this place since she barely reached up to my waist in height, and now..she is a tall young lady reaching up to my midchest! I am amused at the prospect of the day when she will outstrip me in height. Posing with a tiny friend Of course, there were the usual challenging  times associated with a fireball hyperactive kid.  I struggled to explain the intricacies of a coal mine to her wit

A bit late for " World Mental Health Day (Oct 10th) " I know (I was out at that time), but here's a tongue in cheek look at the culture of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. Just as a joke, no offence intended, certainly not meant to demean anyone !! DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS AND TREATMENT CHART (BY EMINENT PSYCHIATRIST) Date: 17/10/2017 Patient - Mr. XYZ Age - 35 yrs Sex-   As of yet undetermined ( probably male) Diagnosis and Treatment chart daywise Day of week Diagnosis for the day Treatment for the day Sunday Psychosis ( DSM IV 293.81) Tab. Lesuride (Levosulpiride) 100mg once daily Monday Delusional Disorder  (DSM IV 297.1) Tab .Oleanz ( Olanzapine) 10 mg once daily Tuesday Major Depressive Disorder (DSM IV 296.30) Tab. Bupron XL ( Bupropion) 300 mg once daily Wednesday Bipolar Affective Disorder (DSM  IV 297.1) Tab. Lamitor ( Lamotrigi